Art and the Olympics: A Long-Standing Connection?
Pharrell Williams' suggestion to bring art back to the Olympic roster has sparked debate. However, it's worth noting that artistic competitions were part of the Olympics from 1912 to 1949. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to exclude art in 1949, citing professionalism among competitors. But is art already an integral part of the Games? Team GB employs an official artist, Ben Mosley, who has been creating on-the-spot paintings and murals during various Olympics. Meanwhile, Abraham Poincheval's conceptual art performance at the Paris games highlights the value of artistic expression in the Olympic context.
Source: https://www.apollo-magazine.com/paris-2024-olympics-artists-pharrell/
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